Tuesday, March 1, 2011

The Divorce Center Offers Needham Seminar Series on “Divorce in Massachusetts” — Five Sessions on the Various Key Aspects of Divorce

Starting March 8th in Needham, Weekly Sessions Presented by Legal, Financial and Mental Health Professionals Will Address the Diverse Questions and Concerns of Divorcing Couples and Parents

The Divorce Center, a non-profit organization of professionals from multiple disciplines providing support and education for people going through separation or divorce, is offering a public education seminar series in Needham, MA entitled, “Divorce in Massachusetts.” Offered Tuesdays from March 8th to April 5th, the five-part series of sessions will cover all the legal, financial and psychological aspects of divorce, helping divorcing individuals and their families to ease the unavoidable trauma. The sessions will be held at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA.

Professionals supporting divorcing and separating couples (e.g. attorneys, mediators, financial planners, social workers, and counselors) will lead the sessions, addressing issues such as dealing with the divorce process, protecting assets, insurance, child custody, parenting, the psychological effects of divorce and coping strategies. The sessions will meet from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., allowing time for the professionals to respond to questions and concerns from attendees.

The subjects of the five sessions in the seminar series and the dates they will be held in Needham are as follows:

I. “What is the Process and Where Do I start?” – Tuesday, March 8.II. “How Do I Protect My Finances and Assets?” – Tuesday, March 15.III. “What Should I Expect for Support & Insurance?” – Tuesday, March 22.IV. “What is Custody and How Do I Make a Parenting Plan?” – Tuesday, March 29.V. “How to Get Through My Divorce & Prepare For After?” – Tuesday, April 5.

The seminar series is offered free of charge, however a donation of $20 per session is suggested. For more information on the “Divorce in Massachusetts” seminar series and to register for the sessions, visit: http://thedivorcecenter.org/public/seminars.php.